Faculty/Staff Resources

Faculty, administrators, and staff are often key figures in student help-seeking efforts. First, you are often in a direct position to observe students and to be aware of their behavior. Second, students frequently turn to informal help-givers like yourself to obtain advice and support. Although you are not expected to provide counseling, it is helpful for you to understand the critical role you can play in:

Interactive Learning Module created by the University of Minnesota that will allow you to effectively identify and engage with students who may have mental health concerns, as well as to determine and share appropriate resources: http://www.mentalhealth.umn.edu/training/index.html

REACT Online

REACT is an online, interactive program about how to help yourself or someone you care about cope in healthy ways after a distressing life event (such as a trauma, assault, or loss). Content will remain confidential.